The Nurse Is Working with a Client Who Has Recently

question 21

Multiple Choice

The nurse is working with a client who has recently had a colostomy and is having difficulty using the provided supplies.The nurse works with the client to see which alternative supplies are easier for the client to use.This is an example of the critical thinking strategy of:

• A) Inference
• B) Management
• C) Problem-solving
• D) Diagnostic reasoning

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